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Ew, your laptop is disgusting — here’s how to clean it

Jun21
by on June 21, 2019 at 11:51 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Basics


Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. You wouldn’t go weeks without washing your bedding, continuously use the same coffee mug, or wear the same socks every day — or maybe you would, but you’re missing the point. Like anything you use every day, it needs cleaning, and that includes your — probably disease-riddled — laptop. But we’re not here to make you feel bad about your gross life choices, we’ve instead produced a handy guide on how to clean your…

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CHEAP: These $40 noise-cancelling Taotronics headphones are the definition of a bargain

Jun21
by on June 21, 2019 at 11:02 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider


A few months ago, Taotronics’ latest noise-cancelling headphones landed on my doormat, and to my shame, they’ve since languished on my “to-do” list of product reviews. I say shame, because they’re actually really good – both in terms of performance, as well as overall value. And now you can get a pair for just $40, down from the usually retail price of $70. I’ve used these cans on-and-off for a while (and, incidentally, reviewed the previous model). Performance wise, they’re not bad, especially given the pricetag. While they can struggle with highs and mids, they’re capable of producing some truly…

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How to share your Wi-Fi password as a QR code on iOS

Jun21
by on June 21, 2019 at 10:56 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Basics


Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Shortcuts app for iOS is a very useful way to automate your iPhone or iPad. Last week, we looked at creating a simple RSS reader using the app. But that’s not the only thing Shortcuts is good at. Another shortcut that can come in handy is sharing your Wi-Fi password as a QR code. Here’s how you can do it. Disclaimer: The screenshots below correspond to Shortcuts app for iOS 13 Beta 2. But the…

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Alternates to passwords: 11 ways to safeguard logins to websites or programs

Jun21
by on June 21, 2019 at 9:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


We all have what feels like a million passwords to remember, and the constantly changing authentication process sometimes makes it difficult to know what your password is for any given site. In addition, many passwords are easily hackable, putting your personal information — or even worse, confidential details your customers entrusted you with — at risk. However, there are other ways that you can access programs and websites without having to enter a traditional password. To find out what alternatives to passwords companies or developers can use — and how they might work in comparison — I asked a panel…

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